In the coming months, Westminster will see two more development projects with the construction of a new location for Fairlawn Tools Inc. in the Westminster Technology Park and a new Sheetz location on Md. 140.

Fairlawn Tool Inc., a metal fabrication service company based in Hampstead, will consolidate its two current locations into one 75,000-square-foot facility in Westminster’s Technology Park. The company plans to be moved into the new location in May or June, barring major delays due to weather, said Jarrod Klunk, general manager.

They hope to have a building permit signed and executed by the city in January.

During the Dec. 22 mayor and Common Council meeting for Westminster, the council approved a public works agreement and a stormwater management deed of easement and maintenance agreement for the property.

Owner Gary Romig purchased the company in 2015 and is the driving force behind the expansion, Klunk said.

“We considered moving to other areas, but we recognized the substantial amount of talent and dedication of the workforce in this area and determined this is where we want to grow,” Klunk said of the company’s decision to stay in Carroll.

The expansion also means the company expects to add 20 to 30 employees over the next five years to its current roster of about 50.

“We’re looking to increase sales by about 50 percent over the next five years, with the potential of adding an additional shift,” Klunk said. “We feel the new building will give us an opportunity to streamline operational processes. ... We needed more space, and felt this was the best time and geographic location to expand.”

The company plans to sell one of its current locations, a 38,000-square-foot facility in Hampstead, and allow the lease to expire on the other, located in the former Black & Decker building.

Concrete walls for the construction of the new building have already been poured, and the shell of the building can be constructed in a matter of weeks after the building permit is approved. After that, electric wiring and other finishing will be needed before the summer move-in date.

“It’s a good work force here,” Klunk said. “We’re looking forward to becoming part of the community.”

Sheetz

During the Dec. 22 meeting, the Westminster council also approved a stormwater management deed of easement and maintenance agreement for a new Sheetz location on Md. 140 in Westminster.

The store is projected to open on July 19 of this year. It is a 6,288-square-foot location with 12 fueling spots. It will have indoor and outdoor seating for customers, Public Relations Manager Nick Ruffner said in an email.

“We look forward to serving customers in that area 24/7 and 365 days per year,” he wrote.

On Aug. 3, the Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan for the Sheetz on a 4.98-acre parcel, according to the packet from the council meeting.

In July 2015, the council approved annexing 8.5 acres of property east of the city after the owner, K&G Properties, applied to do so. The annexation allowed developers to apply for use of city water and sewer services, according to previous Times reporting.